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Michigan Football: 5 Wolverines Having Breakout Seasons

By Chris Peterson

Oct 1, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines players celebrate after the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines players celebrate after the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Chris Evans proves to be the freshman RB that matters

Coming into the season, many thought the freshman running back that would make an impact was Kareem Walker.

Yet, after Walker had academic issues and Chris Evans had a stellar fall camp, it was Evans, not Walker that got the first opportunity in the backfield and he’s run with it, literally.

Evans hasn’t won the starting job away from De’Veon Smith yet, but he’s on the verge. He has 400 rushing yards on 48 carries and has three touchdowns. He’s also averaging 8.3 yards per carry.

Evans has already eclipsed 100 yards twice this season, rushing for 112 yards on eight carries against Hawaii and 153 on 11 carries against Rutgers.

For years, the Wolverines were missing explosive players, especially at the skill positions and in the backfield. With Evans, that’s changing and over the next few years, Michigan football fans should see plenty of big runs from the freshman, who is well on his way to stardom.

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